Estimator

Job Title

Since 1929, Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, has primarily focused on industrial projects requiring expert fabrication, exceptional quality, and exemplary service across the United States. As Dave Steel grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our vision, mission and core values.

We are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few: Sierra Nevada Brewery in Asheville, NC, the Mission Hospital Cancer Center in Asheville, NC, The ASU End Zone in Boone, NC, and the Pratt Whitney Building in Asheville, NC.

We're an AISC Certified Fabricator in business since 1929. We are committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don't meet all the criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

Basic Function

Prepare comprehensive and accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, and associated scope required for projects of varying complexity based on client specifications and in support of the Sales and Operations, requiring minimal oversight and supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid instructions and requirements with specifications for projects selected to bid.
• Support the lead estimator in the set-up of the estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix.
• Work with sales team to determine extent of required bid scope, format and strategy to effectively estimate and sell the project.
• Read and interpret drawings and project specifications.
• Perform organized material take-off of all materials supplied under scope of work by Dave Steel Company.
• Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization where possible to support preparation of a complete estimate.
• Evaluate and determine labor requirements of materials fabricated.
• Incorporate all addendums, RFI and any other project updates during the course of estimate.
• Identify risks/opportunities associated with contract/project documents, project-specific requirements.
• Make recommendations for appropriate suppliers and subcontractors to assist with most competitive pricing.
• Request quotations from appropriate suppliers for items not fabricated or services not provided by DSCO, maintaining communication with suppliers.
• Identify scope gaps and overlaps between DSCO furnished items and suppliers, coordinating with others.
• Build relationships with material suppliers, erection and misc metal subcontractors to achieve best price.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for conformance to the bid documents.
• Organize and present complete direct costs to execute the project in DSCO standard pricing summary.
• Organize all takeoffs and costs consistent with customer requested pricing format outlined in bid documents or as agreed with sales.
• Develop proposals in conjunction with the salesperson per DSCO standards and bid requirements.
• Participate in internal estimate review meetings.
• Effectively interface with project managers, purchasing, detail coordinators and all of operations.
• Participate in project turnovers to operations following successful award of a project to convey all knowledge associated with the scope and pricing of the project.
• Prepare estimates and supporting backup information to support proposed change order work required by project managers and operations.
• Communicate status of work as relating to specific deadlines and scope of work with estimating manager and sales team.
• Make recommendations for pricing database changes.
• Make recommendations for software upgrades and changes and assist with development of estimating procedures.
• Special project management, project tasks and sales as required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of architectural and structural plans for the construction industry.
• Experience in estimating construction materials.
• Knowledge of estimating in structural steel and associated building components.
• Good math skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to excel under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter and a team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Technical degree preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)